My 5 year old has a strange whitehead like rash all over his body.
On Sunday, I noticed about 2 or 3 little whiteheads on his left cheek, which he does get from time to time, so I thought nothing of it. Yesterday, it spread to his forehead,nose and chin.. all on one side. Today, it has completely spread to his chest down to the belly button and all down his back. It isn't red or itchy, it really looks like whiteheads, and it isn't bothering him at all. I can't get to the doctor until Friday, so I was wondering if anyone else has had this happen to them or their children?
Thanks for your help!!
2007-02-28 07:44:17 · 6 answers · asked by Anonymous in Health ➔ Diseases & Conditions ➔ Skin Conditions
I forgot to mention that he has had the chicken pox vaccine in 2004, and is up to date on all his vaccinations.
2007-02-28 07:52:57 · update #1
Your description indicates the possibility of a form of acne*, which include: whiteheads, blackheads, papules and pustules. Moderate to severe acne includes: nodules, cysts, rosacea and conglobata. If the acne is inflamed or swollen or is not limited to acne "spots" the acne may be moderate to severe acne. If the acne is not inflamed or swollen and is limited to acne "spots" the acne is probably mild acne. If it is localized to small areas of the forehead, cheek, chin or other body areas, and does not appear as a rash, but appears as acne "spots" the acne is probably a mild form of acne. If the acne is not limited to small areas of the forehead, cheek or chin and has effected larger body areas like the back, arms, legs, or buttocks the acne is probably a more severe type of acne.
Whiteheads are the result of a completely blocked pore that traps serum (skin oil), bacteria, and dead skin cells. White blood cells attacking invading bacteria gives the pore a white appearance. The appearance of whiteheads are filled with a mix of white blood cells and bacteria. Incorrectly "popping" the whitehead can result in the spread of bacteria. Whiteheads typically heal more quickly than blackheads. A strict skin care and treatment plan is important for healing whiteheads.
Impetigo is ruled out, being crusty. Hives and contact dermatitis (Poinson ivy, oak & sumac etc) is ruled out, being red. It also does not resemble yeast infection, from your description. *Acne does not usually affect children of around 5 years of age, but usually at 11 or older, when the biological changes affect the glands. The usual ‘spotty diseases’ normally present with red spots. (Measles, Chickenpox, German Measles etc.)The fact that your son’s spots are white, would normally rule those out.
It might be a good idea to take some photos to show your doctor, in case the spots diminish during the period until you see him/her.
However, when you visit your doctor, he/she will be able to do a visual check and identify the cause.
Hope this helps
Matador 89
2007-02-28 09:30:36 · answer #1 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
thats crazy i have a 5 year old also but I have never heard or seen anything like that. you may chec webmd.com and think about finding a different doc for him if they can't get you in the same day you call, Personally.
2007-02-28 15:51:48 · answer #2 · answered by mace 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Just a quess, but it could be hives. Give your son a childs dose of benadryl and see if it clears.
2007-02-28 15:53:04 · answer #3 · answered by Judge Not 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
My grandsons had the same thing it sounds like we started using nonpurfumed laundry soap and aveeno soap and it went away.
2007-02-28 15:54:32 · answer #4 · answered by leopardwoman777 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
if it started on his back it could be chicken pox
2007-02-28 15:47:33 · answer #5 · answered by auntnebakenezer 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Possibly molloscum contagiosum. See if you think this is what he has:
http://www.visualdxhealth.com/adult/molluscumContagiosum.htm
2007-02-28 16:31:25 · answer #6 · answered by ? 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋